Santa Fe is situated at 7,000 feet in the foothills of the southern Rocky Mountains. With sweeping inclines, desert landscape, and rich cultural history and art scene, Santa Fe is one of those magical places. They don’t call New Mexico The Land of Enchantment for nothing. I’ve put together a list of all the things you’ll want to make sure to not forget, what to wear in each season, as well as a list of what NOT to bring.
Santa Fe’s 7,000 ft altitude means that it’s a good idea to stay hydrated and plan to adjust to the higher altitude. This also means that it can get chilly even though Santa Fe gets a lot of sunshine. With an average of 325 sunny days a year, Santa Fe generally boasts lots of blue skies and sunshine, as well as the occasional mountain summer thunderstorm. The numerous sunny days and high elevation make it super important to wear sunscreen.